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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.33, 384.16 and 160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.33, 384.16 and 160.39 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.33 : 384.16 = 160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.33/384.16 = 160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.33x = 384.16 × 160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.33x = 61,614.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,614.06/278.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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